Human right

A basic right belonging to every person because they are human, rather than because of their nationality or status.

A basic right belonging to every person simply because they are human, regardless of nationality or citizenship.

Human rights are basic rights that people possess simply because they are human. They do not depend on someone's wealth, nationality, religion or popularity. They belong to non-citizens as well as citizens.

A fundamental right or freedom belonging to every person because they are human.

Distinguish the UN, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. The European Convention is a Council of Europe treaty, not a UN agreement.

The Human Rights Act 1998 is UK legislation, not an international treaty. Explain how it connects UK courts to Convention rights.

Distinguish the UDHR, a declaration, from the ECHR, a binding international treaty, and the Human Rights Act, a UK law.

A basic entitlement belonging to every person because they are human.

Human rights belong to everyone because they are human. Moral rights concern how people ought to be treated, based on beliefs about right and wrong. These beliefs can be influenced by upbringing, religion, culture and community, and people may disagree about them.

A basic freedom or protection belonging to every person because they are human, regardless of their nationality or circumstances.

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